Man dies after colliding with oil tanker in NW Harris County

Authorities say an SUV driver slammed into a tanker truck that was pulling out of the gas station on FM 529.

November 28, 2013 4:57:47 AM PST

HOUSTON --

A man died after he crashed into an oil tanker in northwest Harris County overnight, according to authorities.

Deputies say the victim was going westbound down FM 529 at Fairview at around 10pm when for some reason he crashed into the side of the tanker as it was pulling out of a gas station. The man died at the scene.

The driver of the tanker truck was not injured. An investigation is underway to figure out who is at fault for the crash.